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AASP-MN 25th Annual Golf Outing Brings Industry Together

June 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AASP-MN Winning Golf Team

On, June 18, 128 golfers and 23 sponsoring companies enjoyed a day of golf and socializing at the 25th Annual AASP-MN Golf Outing at Keller Golf Course, in Maplewood, Minn. The competition was fierce and ended in a tie for 1st place, so a score card playoff decided the winning team. The team from Latuff […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Golf Outing

CARFAX Announces New Total Loss Valuation Service

June 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARFAX for Claims

New service provides insurers with ability to use CARFAX data to establish total loss values. Carfax announced that a new insurance total loss valuation service is now available through its claims-centric web portal. The new product helps total loss adjusters determine a vehicle’s unique pre-accident value using Carfax’s VIN-specific History-Based Value. Carfax utilizes pricing data […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carfax, Total Loss

Colorado DOI Announces Noblr Approved to Sell Personal Auto Insurance

June 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Noblr logo

Colorado aims to be InsurTech hub. The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), has approved the personal auto insurance company Noblr to do business in the state. Easily classified as an InsurTech company, Noblr employs technological innovation through an app that leads to a real-time, usage-based pricing structure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Insurance Commissioner, Noblr

Mark Garrett Assumes Chairman Role on Axalta Board of Directors

June 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Charlie Shaver resigns from board. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) today announced that Charlie Shaver has resigned as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective June 30, to focus on other professional commitments. The Board of Directors has appointed current Independent Presiding Director Mark Garrett as its new Chairman. Mr. Garrett also serves as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, People

Frank Kirmis Named Director of Sales and OEM Relationships for Pro Spot Europe and Asia

June 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pro Spot announced that Frank Kirmis was named its new Director of Sales and OEM Relationships for Europe and Asia. In his new role, Kirmis will help Pro Spot continue to build relationships with European automobile manufacturers, develop its European sales strategy and build up distribution service networks. Kirmis will help oversee our expanding locations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, Europe, People, Pro Spot International

AutoNation Launches National Campaign to Recruit Skilled Service and Collision Repair Technicians 

June 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), the automotive retailer with more than 325 locations announced the company plans to recruit and hire more than 500 service technicians to fill positions in its service and collision repair centers. “There is a tremendous career path for automotive service technicians as the rapid pace of advancements in vehicle technology continues,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoNation, Workforce Development

NSF Discontinues Collision Repair Parts and Business Certification Programs

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International

NSF International announced it will discontinue its automotive certification programs in September. NSF International yesterday announced it will discontinue its Automotive Parts Certification program and affiliated automotive certification and registration programs, effective September 30, 2019. Certified parts manufactured on or before that date will be considered “NSF certified” for the lifetime of the part. A […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Australia, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, China, MQVP, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

Lexus Safety System+ Standard Equipment Across 2020 Model Year Lineup

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lexus Safety System+

Lexus announced that its Lexus Safety System+ suite of collision avoidance technologies will be a standard feature in all US Lexus vehicles starting with the 2020 model year. “We are working toward preventing crashes before they happen,” said David Christ, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. “That’s why we have developed some of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Collision Avoidance, Lexus

Auto Care Association President Testified on China Tariffs

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey testified on June 18 before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington, D.C. on the latest proposed fourth Section 301 tariff list on imports from China. Hanvey voiced our support for the Trump administration’s efforts to address China’s unfair trade policies but warned the administration of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Tariffs

AAA Research Reports Estimated 14.8 million Americans Drove within One Hour of Using Marijuana in Last 30 Days

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Marijuana Research

Nearly 70 percent of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey. An alarming finding shows that an estimated 14.8 million drivers report getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana in the past […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Accident Frequency, Marijuana Legalization

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